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1963 JUL 22 CC MINX 1570 E1 Segundo, California July 22, 1963 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by an invocation by Father Brannigan of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The meeting was then called to order by Wilburn E. Baker, Mayor, the hour being 7:00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, held July 8, 1963, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the reception of bids for Construction of the Center Street Storm Drain System.-.,Phase II, in accordance with City Specifications No. 61 -15 and inquired of the Clerk if she had any bids in her possession, to which she replied she had seven bids. It was then moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Tandy, that said bids be opened, examined and publicly declared, which bids are as follows: CONTRACTORS TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID James S. White - - - - - - - - - - - $ 318,757.00 Tony Crisalli Corporation - - - - - 319, 562. 35 Drummond & Bronneck - - - - - - - 338, 436.50 Snow & Roberts Pipeline Contractors 344, 816.20 Zarubica Company - - - - - - - - - 349, 483.42 Ivan M. Metkovich - - - - - - - - - 404, 641.50 George Miller Construction .Co. - - - 411, 314. 00 .Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson said bids be referred to the Director of Public Works for checking and report on August 5. Motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations, hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: 1. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, being notice that the City of Hawthorne has filed proposals with said Commission for FREEMEN, DALEROSE and STROPE.Annexations to said City. Ordered filed. 2. MR. KIRKE LEONARD, 2508 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, requesting approval to conduct sports car dismantling and storage business at 116 Sheldon Street (M -1 Zone). Mr. Leonard who was present in the Council Chamber, addressed the Council, stating that his purpose in opening this business is to satisfy the legal requirements of the State which state that in order to do this dismantling work on a number of cars, he must acquire a building and set up a business. He assured the Council that the business would be conducted in a completely closed building and that at no time would any scrap materials be left outside the building. He also stated -1- X 15'71 that his work would not be conducted any later than 11: 00 p.m.. so as not to be a nuisance to any residents in the area. He said he would be glad to have the Council make these stipulations in granting him the license if they so desire. The matter was then referred to the City Manager for further study and report. . 3. CALIFORNIA MISSIONARY ARMY, INC. being notice of intention to proceed with missionary work. Ordered filed. 4. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, being application for new "B" license, 90 -day temporary for 200 E. Imperial, Speedee Mart. Ordered filed. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION, transmitting copy of Resolution No. 560, in appreciation for the services of Dave W. Peterson, member of the Planning Commission. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman. Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 2049, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WITH REGRET THE RESIGNATION OF DAVE W. PETERSON FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY AND EXPRESSING THE WELL - DESERVED APPRECIATION OF THE COMMUNITY FOR HIS MANY YEARS DEVOTED TO CIVIC BETTERMENT, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen none; Absent: Councilmen none. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. George Mousel, 909 McCarthy Court, addressed the Council on the matter of the construction work which has begun on the baseball diamond preparatory to the installation of the. pumping station. He registered a protest on behalf of the baseball contingency of the City, stating that he had been promised that no work would be started until after August 1. He felt that the construction work would interfere with the tournament play which has been scheduled and also the part of the Sister City Program whereby boys are being brought from Guaymas to play a game on July 25. The contractor has rendered one of the dugouts completely inaccessible and he felt that he didn't care to proceed with plans for the program involving the Guaymas boys as he was not sure that the contractor would not further encroach upon the playing field, making it impossible to play the game. Mr. Webb assured Mr. Mousel that he would:see to it that the dugout was made accessible by 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and that the contractor would be notified that the field was to be kept playable until after the season ended. However, the 6 to 7 feet encroachment on the field, which Mr. Webb felt did not constitute any real danger to .the. players, is necessary in order to install a wet well, an important part of the pumping station. He stated that the construction could not be delayed beyond the point where it would run into the rainy season, and while it is an inconvenience at this point, it is nevertheless for the future protection of the baseball diamond. . Mayor Baker, Councilman Kimport and Mr. Webb, promised to inspect the construction site immediately following this meeting. Mr. Mousel said he wanted to go on record as being very disappointed that the promises made to him concerning this construction had not been kept. 2. Mr. Jack Brett, 628 Penn St., addressed the Council, further reiterating what had been said by Mr. Mousel. The Mayor expressed his dis- appointment at what had happened here but assured Mr. Brett that an attempt would be made to rectify it by clarifying the situation with.the contractor. -2- X 15'72 3.. Mrs. Charles Manson, 341 Concord Street, addressed the Council to ask that the plans for her building at 341 Concord Street, which she believes to be in the hands of the Building Department, be returned to her to be used in pending litigation concerning her building. She was informed that the City cannot allow these plans to be removed from the files, but it was arranged that a member of the Building Department would deliver the plans to the building site for use of her contractor, being kept always in the custody of the Building Department representative. This being satisfactory with Mrs. Manson, arrangements were made for such delivery. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Recommended that the relocation bond in the amount of . $8, 000. 00, issued by Travelers Indemnity Company to Clark Trobough for relocating houses to 942 and 946 Pepper Street and a garage to 401 Center St., E1 Segundo, be exonerated as said work has been completed to the satisfaction of the Building Department and in accordance with City ordinances. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Relocation Permit Bond No. 1043960, dated October 11, 1962, with Clark Trobough as Principal in the amount of $8, 000. 00 and the Travelers Indemnity Company as Surety, be and the same is hereby exonerated from any liability accruing thereunder subsequent to midnight this date, to wit: July 22, 1963. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen none; Absent: Councilmen none. 2. Bids had been solicited for playground equipment for the Whiting Tiny Tot Play Area. Bids were received from Jamison Mfg. Co. and Miracle Equipment Co. After reviewing the quotations, the total difference was found to be $133.00. In view of the fact that we are equipping a highly specialized Tiny Tot play area, and that Jamison would not bid on two items and that some of the items do not meet with the specifications, it is recommended that all items be purchased from the Miracle Equipment Company for $1, 827. 36. Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; . Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. . 3. Bids have been solicited for the fencing of the Whiting Tiny Tot Play Area, and he recommended that said fencing be purchased from Alcorn Fence Company for $844. 00, said bid being the lowest responsible bid received. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the above recommendation be approved. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Bids have been solicited for. concrete lining existing steel sanitary sewer pressure main, and he recommended that Pipe Linings, Inc. be authorized to do this work for $ 5, 191. 00, said bid being the lowest responsible bid received. -3- X 15'73 Councilman Tandy questioned whether or not this contract called for cleaning before relining and Mr. Webb cleaning and reaming before relining. Mr. preventive maintenance job which will hold assured him that it called for Webb pointed out that this is a the pipe lining for some 15 years. . Moved by. Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that the bid of Pipe Linings, Inc, in the amount of $5,191. 00 for concrete lining existing steel sanitary sewer pressure main be accepted, said bid being the lowest responsible bid received. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 5. Recommended that W. D. Goff, Public Works Maintenanceman, Water Department, be granted a 90 -day leave of absence without pay due to an extended .illness. Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the above leave.of absence be granted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised the Council of the appointment of Jane Hough as Deputy City Clerk. CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Attorney referred to the petition heretofore signed and filed with the City Council by certain property owners requesting certain improvements in North -South Alley in Tract No. 3012 in E1 Segundo; he invited attention of the Council to the provisions therein where there was a waiver of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 ", as provided for in Section 2804 of said Act; he further stated that the petition and waiver contained signatures of all the owners of 60% in the area of the property to be subject to assessment for said improve- ment. Upon motion of Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, Resolution No. 2050, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS ON PETITION AND WAIVER, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Pursuant to instructions of the City Council, the City Engineer presented plans and specifications for the improvement of the North -South Alley in Tract No. 3012, in said City. Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, that Resolution No. 2051, entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND MAP OF THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE CON- STRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN TRACT NO. 3012, IN SAID CITY, -4- X 15'74 which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried,and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Councilman Kimport then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 2052 entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVE- MENTS, TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANCES AND APPURTENANT WORK IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, IN NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN TRACT NO. 3012 IN SAID CITY, DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT AND DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE BENEFITED BY SAID WORK AND TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS TO SAID WORK, for the construction of certain improvements in North -South Alley in Tract No. 3012, as particularly, delineated upon the plans and specifications heretofore approved for said work, which motion was seconded by Councilman Tandy and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and 4. Reported that the City has received notice from the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California in the matter of application of the City for an order authorizing construction of the Douglas Street Grade Crossings; that application for the most northerly crossing has been granted. This order provides that it is effective 30 days following the completion of the present application of the railroads for the abandonment of the interlocking system of Pacific Electric and the Santa Fe lines. It is good for a period of one year thereafter, during which time the City is privileged to exercise the benefits of the order and install the crossing at its own expense. There are also provisions for maintenance of the crossing, cross arms and signals at the expense of the railroad. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Advised that the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, by letter dated June 3, 1963, had requested that the various cities throughout the county furnish them with the location and an estimated cost of storm drain needs that have not been financed. This report is due in the Flood Control District office by August 1, 1963. He recommended that this report be approved by the Council and the City Engineer be authorized to submit same to the Flood Control District with a certified copy of resolution approving same. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Tandy, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the report estimating storm drain deficiencies in the City of El Segundo and a Map, designated as File No. G -87, presented to the Council at this meeting, be and the same are hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that ,a copy of this report and map be furnished the Los Angeles Flood Control District. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and X 15'75 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The Council considered the matter of bids received for Part H of Specification #61 -19 for the construction of a storm drain in East Imperial Highway, which bids were received on June 24, 1963. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that all bids for Part II of Specifications No. 61 -19 for the Construction of a Storm Drain in East Imperial Highway, be rejected and further consideration of the project be deferred to a later date when funds are available. Motion carried. PAYING BILLS The following bills, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Warrants Nos. 2479 to 2600,inclusive: General Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 96,107.86 Water Operating Fund - - - - - - - - - - 43 952.04 Library Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,355.77 Pension Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,630.44 Water Consumers Fund - - - - - - - - - 340.10 Trust Fund - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,591.10 TOTAL - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $148,977.31 Moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Kimport, the demands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Frederick, Mayor Baker; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Kimport, Swanson, Tandy and No other business to come before the Council at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Tandy, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the meeting adjourn until Monday August 5, 1963, at the hour of 7 :00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of E1 Segundo, California. Motion carried. APPROVED: Mayor it-is Respectfully submitted,